Tony Allen, a former NBA player known for his tenacious defense and a key member of the 2008 championship-winning Celtics, candidly shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Chicago to the NBA. He reflects on the lessons learned from his mentors and the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the rivalry with the Lakers and guarding Kobe. Allen discusses his transformation into the 'Grindfather' and the bond with his Memphis Grizzlies teammates, providing an insightful glimpse into the heart of basketball culture.

If you didn’t tap in yesterday, now’s the time! The guys break down Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami and the Heat’s strong performance. They dive into the Rockets’ hot streak and the Celtics making their final push before playoffs. Plus, Q and D send prayers up for Dame and Juju. Don’t miss!About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Rudy Gay, an NBA player famed for his explosive dunks, shares his basketball journey from Brooklyn to the professional league. He recalls the impactful lessons learned at Nike Camps, his experience at UConn, and getting traded on draft night. Rudy opens up about Kobe's advice post-Achilles injury and reflects on the cultural shift in basketball, including the effects of social media. The conversation also touches on the camaraderie with teammates and memorable dunks, making it a heartfelt exploration of life on and off the court.

The West is getting wild as five games separates the 2 seed and the 8 seed, and we’re back with another Tap In to discuss it all! Q and D touch on the Warriors’ impressive win over the Bucks — without Steph — as well as the Clippers’ takedown of the Cavs. The guys get into where they think the Western standings will land, while hoping that the East stays put as it is now. They bring up the MVP debate and why Joker is making this conversation a whole lot harder than expected. Tap In! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

This week we got Spain’s finest, the NBA Hall of Famer and 2x champ Pau Gasol on Knuckleheads. Pau looks back on his journey from growing up in Barcelona, to becoming the highest drafted international player at the time. Pau describes transitioning to Memphis, helping the Grizzlies lay their foundation, and what it was like to get traded for his brother and go to the Lakers. We get Kobe stories and look back on those Lakers championship runs. Tune in! Playing for the Spanish national team for the first time (11:41) Getting drafted by the Grizzlies, his rookie year (18:57)Getting traded for Marc Gasol and joining Kobe on the Lakers (35:07) ‘08-’09 season, winning the NBA Finals over Orlando (49:26)2010 Finals, Celtics-Lakers rivalry (52:58)Phil Jackson and the triangle (58:49) Pau’s thoughts on Luka Doncic joining the Lakers (1:08:17) About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Q and D are back with another Tap In. The guys give their takes on the Denver-OKC back-to-back and the implications these games have on the MVP debate. They discuss the Lakers-Celtics matchup over the weekend, touch on the Cavs continuing their dominance, and look back on Haliburton’s tough buzzer beater against Giannis and the Bucks. We’re comin’ down the stretch now. Tap In! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

In this engaging discussion, former NBA star Greg Oden shares his incredible journey from high school phenom to the 2007 No. 1 draft pick. He reflects on the challenges of navigating injuries that affected his career and identity. Greg emphasizes the importance of mental health in sports and his aspirations to coach and guide young athletes through shared experiences. The conversation also dives into the significance of community and personal connections in basketball, and they even debate an ultimate all-time lineup filled with legends.

We are back with another live Tap In this week as the Lake Show continues to roll, with LeBron James just addin’ to his legacy. Meanwhile, the Warriors are looking stronger after taking down the Knicks at the Garden last night. The guys touch on OKC’s success, what Sacramento has been doing, and how impressed they are that Cleveland continues to dominate the East. Tap in! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Gary Payton, a Hall of Fame point guard and defensive powerhouse known as "The Glove," shares riveting stories from his life and career. He reflects on his journey from the Bay Area to Oregon State, and how he helped put the Seattle Sonics on the map alongside Shawn Kemp. Payton discusses being the first guard to win Defensive Player of the Year and his experiences with the Dream Team II at the 1996 Olympics. He candidly talks about facing Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals and his triumph with Miami in 2006.

We back with another live Tap In this week following Luka’s first matchup against his former team, the Mavs. Q and D touch on his performance, how impressed they are with the Lakers and get into what the team can do going forward. The guys also give their thoughts on Milwaukee, what the Bucks can do in the East, and if they have any reservations about the Thunder after OKC dropped a game to Minnesota. Those low seeds in the West could be dangerous! Tap in! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook